Networking

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Lesson 1: Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP

2 class periods
  • Explain the use of IP addresses
  • Configure TCP/IP to use a static address
  • Configure TCP/IP to obtain an IP address automatically
  • Explain the use of Automatic Private IP Addressing
  • Specify an alternate TCP/IP configuration for a computer running Windows XP Professional
  • Use TCP/IP tools to troubleshoot a connection
Activity 1: Create a short video that explains what IP addresses and subnet masks are, describes the private IP address spaces, introduces the concept of CIDR, or explains how to troubleshoot a connection with TCP/IP tools. (Each of you must choose a different topic.)
Objective
 Max Score Possible
 Explanation
Video is >1 min. and <4 min. long
 30
 Brevity is the key on the web -- be quick
or you'll lose their attention.
At least 3 "hard facts" are
presented fully
 50
 Research your presentation so that it teaches
something real, not just what you can remember.
Video is available on the web
(via YouTube, TeacherTube, or
similar) and embedded on this wiki
 10
 Use the links above to embed your video in this wiki.
Video has a title that includes your
first name, class name, and the date
 10
 Stick with first name only for privacy purposes.
Total
 100

Lesson 2: Understanding the Domain Name System

1/2 class period

Lesson 3: Overview of Name Resolution

1/2 class period

Lesson 4: Configuring a DNS Client

1 class period
  • Configure DNS server addresses on a computer running Windows XP Professional
  • Configure DNS query settings